Digital Citizenship: Yours Mine Ours
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Digital Citizenship
Citizenship – the duties or responsibilities that come with being a member of a community
Digital citizenship – accepted behaviour and communication in the online world and the duties and responsibilities that come with being a member of that community
Participation in the digital community
Children and young people are engaging in online activities in constantly increasing numbers
The media bombards us with stories of misuse
Digital community offers opportunities for educational learning and participation, social connection, self expression and civic participation
Digital behaviour
Recognising key concepts associated with positive online behaviour
Consideration of issues
•cyberbullying
•problematic usage
•unethical behaviour
E-security
Ensuring that electronic information is kept safe
Taking computer protection measures
Peer and personal safety
Developing protective behaviours
Protecting personal information
Recognising grooming tactics
Digital media literacy
Ability to access, understand and participate
Information services
E - business
Services
Entertainment
Nine elements to digital citizenship programs
Digital Access
Digital Commerce
Digital Communication
Digital Literacy
Digital Etiquette
Digital Law
Digital Rights and Responsibilities
Digital Health and Wellness
Digital Security
http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
Digital media policy Address the social, ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of digital media.
Holistic approach Educational program
Maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of being a digital citizen
Existing policies Usage in a local context
Local, state and national guidelines.
Acceptable use policy vs digital citizenship program
Digital citizenship program
Lead by a team
Executive and teaching staff
Students and parents
Develop draft program review redraft
Select key personnel to maintain, support and review the program
Raise parents’ awareness and keep them informed
Conclusion
Schools are best placed to reach all children
Encourage and support the creative, critical and safe use of digital technologies
Create the future of digital citizenship